2015 Ford Fusion steering problems
163 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2015 Ford Fusion — 16% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“When driving off and on the power steering will go out and different warning lights will come on including “hill parking assist is off”.”
filed Aug 20, 2026
“The contact owns a 2015 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that there was an abnormal popping sound coming from the vehicle while pulling out of the driveway and driving approximately 10 MPH. The contact stated that the steering wheel seized and locked up. The power steering, Hill Assist, and brake…”
filed Aug 19, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Road salt or other contaminants may corrode the electric power steering gear motor…Campaign 19V632000 · Aug 29, 2019
- Steering wheel retaining bolt may loosen allowing the steering wheel to detach while…Campaign 18V167000 · Mar 12, 2018
- In the affected vehicles, snow or water containing road salt or other contaminants may…Campaign 15V250000 · Apr 28, 2015
Steering problems in other Fusion years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Fusion | 12 | 7% |
| 2019 Fusion | 7 | 2% |
| 2018 Fusion | 19 | 4% |
| 2017 Fusion | 51 | 5% |
| 2016 Fusion | 176 | 11% |
| 2014 Fusion | 326 | 25% |
| 2013 Fusion | 389 | 22% |
| 2012 Fusion | 1,471 | 59% |
| 2011 Fusion | 1,428 | 51% |
| 2010 Fusion | 1,660 | 32% |
| 2009 Fusion | 16 | 2% |
| 2008 Fusion | 11 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2015 Ford Fusion
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.